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SPECIAL MEETING OFTOWNSHIP COUNCIL

Monday, September 14, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.Fraser River Presentation Theatre

4th

Floor, 20338 – 65 Avenue, Langley, BC

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A. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1-7 1. Special Council Meeting – August 31, 2009

Recommendation that Council adopt the Minutes of the Special Councilmeeting held August 31, 2009.

B. APPROVAL OF DELEGATION REQUESTS TO APPEAR AT THE4:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING

B. APPROVAL OF DELEGATION REQUESTS TO APPEAR AT THE7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING

MOTION TO RESOLVE INTO SPECIAL CLOSED MEETING

Recommendation that Council now resolve into a Special Closed Meetingaccording to Section 90 of the Community Charter for discussion of the followingitems identified under Section 90:

Item G.1 – Section 90(1) (e) Property; (k) Negotiations.

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Invasive Species

Presentation by staff regarding invasive species.



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D. REPORTS TO COUNCIL

9-11 1. Wheelchair Accessible Bus Stops Report 09-119File ENG 8500-04

Recommendation that Council receive the “Wheelchair Accessible BusStops” report for information.

13-17 2. East Langley Water Supply Report 09-120File ENG 5330-27-32

Recommendation that Council receive the “East Langley Water Supply”report; and

That Council authorize staff to obtain public input on alternative routing

options.

E. CORRESPONDENCE

Proclamation:

In an effort to make the community aware, the following proclamationhas been requested:

19 1. 2009 Waste Reduction Week

File 0630-01

Letter received from Brock Macdonald, Executive Director, RecyclingCouncil of BC requesting the week of October 19-25, 2009 be proclaimedas Waste Reduction Week.

Clerk’s Note: Policy No. 01-024 Approved by Council, September 18, 2000: Novote or action to be taken on proclamation requests.

F. MINUTES OF COMMITTEES

21-27 1. South Fraser Family Court and Youth Justice Committee – June 4, 2009File 0540-20

Recommendation that Council receive the Minutes from the South FraserFamily Court and Youth Justice Committee meeting held June 4, 2009.




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G. ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

H. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM SPECIAL CLOSED MEETINGS

I. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

J. ITEMS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

K. STAFF ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION WITH COUNCIL

L. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

M. OTHER BUSINESS

1. At the August 31, 2009 Regular Meeting of Council Councillor Richterprovided the following Notice of Motion:

Waterfront Planning Process in Fort Langley

That staff provide Council with a report on reactivating the planningprocess in Fort Langley.

2. Councillor Ferguson presented the following Notice of Motion withinthe deadlines according to Council’s policy:

Goals and Directions 2010/11

Whereas Township Council is approaching the end of its first year ofa three-year mandate, and

Whereas the Mayor and Council have specific priorities, goals anddirection they wish to be presented at the Council table, and

Whereas Mayor and Council are bound by the Community Charter andcertain procedures need to be followed to carry out Council direction, andMayor and Council need to work together as cohesively as possible,




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M. OTHER BUSINESS

Be it resolved that the Township of Langley hire a consultant to do thefollowing:

1. Meet with the Mayor and each Councillor to clarify concerns, individualgoals, and possible directions for the next two years.

2. Have a workshop with Mayor and Council to discuss issues of concern,procedural matters, and team-building relations.

3. Report back to Mayor and Council on the findings.

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SPECIAL MEETING OFTOWNSHIP COUNCIL

Monday, August 31, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.Fraser River Presentation Theatre

4th

Floor, 20338 – 65 Avenue, Langley, BC

M I N U T E S

Present: Mayor Green

Councillors J. Bateman, B. Dornan, S. Ferguson, C. Fox, M. Kositsky, B. Long,K. Richter and G. Ward

M. Bakken, P. Catlin, P. Cordeiro, D. Leavers, L. Rebelato, R. Seifi, D. Sparksand C. Wright

S. Carneiro

A. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Special Council Meeting - July 20, 2009

Moved by Councillor Ward,Seconded by Councillor Fox,

That Council adopt the Minutes of the Special Council meeting heldJuly 20, 2009.CARRIED

B. APPROVAL OF DELEGATION REQUESTS

Moved by Councillor Ferguson,Seconded by Councillor Bateman,That Council approve the following requests to appear before Council:

4:00 p.m.

1. June ClarkLangley Lions ClubFile 0550-07

Request by June Clark, to appear before Council to discuss the LangleyLions Club’s interest in assuming the lease to operate the West Langley Hallon behalf of the Township.

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B. APPROVAL OF DELEGATION REQUESTS

2. Aaron FedoraFile 0550 -07

Request by Aaron Fedora, to appear before Council to discuss the rezoningapplication on 920 - 272 Street in South Aldergrove.

7:00 p.m.

1. Bruce TaylorFile 0550-07Request by Bruce Taylor, to appear before Council to discuss changes tothe Aldergrove Athletic Park.

2. Heath MacKenzie and Russ Simpson

File 0550-07

Request by Heath MacKenzie and Russ Simpson, to appear before Councilto discuss further development of the Aldergrove Athletic Park.

3. Art BandenieksFile 0550-07

Request by Art Bandenieks, to appear before Council to discuss the SouthAldergrove Athletic Park Development.

4. Brad Ricketts

File 0550-07

Request by Brad Ricketts, to appear before Council to discuss the RadioControl Flying Club of British Columbia’s search for a new home.

5. John and Marilyn ThomsonFile 0550-07

Request by John and Marilyn Thomson, to appear before Council to discusstraffic control on Willoughby Way.

6. Rodney Blackwell

File 0550-07

Request by Rodney Blackwell, to appear before Council to discuss theFort Langley Waterfront Development.

7. Helen SmithFile 0550-07

Request by Helen Smith, to appear before Council to discuss the BedfordLanding Development.

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B. DELEGATIONS

2. Aaron FedoraFile 0550 -07

Aaron Fedora provided a presentation to Council regarding the proposal forrezoning application at 920 - 272 Street in south Aldergrove (Item D.3Regular Agenda dated August 31, 2009) and requested Council direct staff towork towards creating a site specific zone to create an eco-industrial park.He mentioned that the truck parking facility referenced in the staff report doesnot represent the current proposal that could potentially include municipallyowned property in the area.

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. 232 Street and 56 Avenue Roundabout

The staff presentation was withdrawn.

D. REPORTS TO COUNCIL

1. Langley Regional Airport - Lot 48Lease Assignment and Assumption Agreement withAries Construction Management LimitedReport 09-115File CORPADM 8400-01

Moved by Councillor Ward,Seconded by Councillor Fox,That Council give approval to enter into a Modification of Assignment andAssumption Agreement for Lot 48 at Langley Regional Airport with AriesConstruction Management Limited effective September 1, 2009 for a term ofthirty (30) years, with a five (5) year Option to Renew; and further

That Council give approval to Aries Construction Management Limited toconstruct a facility to environment, building, and fire code requirements foraviation commercial business.CARRIED

Councillor Richter opposed.

E. CORRESPONDENCE

Moved by Councillor Bateman,Seconded by Councillor Ferguson,That Council receive for information the items under “Correspondence” as presented.CARRIED

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E. CORRESPONDENCE

1. Kids Help Phone – Donation Request File 1850-01

Moved by Councillor Richter,Seconded by Councillor Fox,That Council approve a funding of $500 towards the Kids Help Phone servicesfrom Council Contingency Fund.CARRIED

2. Urban Development Institute (UDI) – Presentation RequestFile 0230-40

Moved by Bateman,Seconded by Ferguson,That Council approve the request from Jeff Fisher, Deputy Executive Director,

UDI to provide a presentation to Council on the development of industry and thebenefits it can bring to local communities.CARRIED

F. MINUTES OF COMMITTEES

1. CP Community Advisory Panel – July 23, 2009File 0540-20

Moved by Councillor Ferguson,

Seconded by Councillor Fox,That Council receive the Minutes from the CP Community Advisory Panelmeeting held July 23, 2009.CARRIED


1. Increase in Accessible Bus Stops in Langley TownshipFile 0400-60

Moved by Councillor Fox,Seconded by Councillor Dornan,That Council receive the letter regarding accessible bus stops in theTownship from Adrianne Boothroyd, Manager, Lower Mainland Chapter,Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada; and further that this letter be referredto TransLink.CARRIED

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REFERRAL

Moved by Councillor Long,Seconded by Councillor Richter,That this item be referred to staff to report on the status of improving busshelters and bus stops within the Township of Langley.CARRIED

H. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM SPECIAL CLOSED MEETINGS

I. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

J. ITEMS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

K. STAFF ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION WITH COUNCIL

L. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

M. OTHER BUSINESS

1. Langley Seniors Resource Centre

Moved by Mayor Green,Seconded by Councillor Richter,That Council allocate $21,000 from the Council Contingency Fund towardsservices provided at the Langley Senior Resource Centre until March 31,2010.

CARRIED

2. West Langley Hall

Moved by Councillor Bateman,Seconded by Councillor Long,That the Langley Lions Club interest in assuming operational responsibilityfor the West Langley Hall be encouraged and referred to staff.CARRIED

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N. TERMINATE

Moved by Councillor Fox,Seconded by Councillor Ward,That the meeting Terminate at 5:52 p.m.CARRIED

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

Mayor

Deputy Township Clerk

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REPORT TO

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

PRESENTED: SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 - SPECIAL MEETING REPORT: 09-119FROM: ENGINEERING DIVISION FILE: 8500-04SUBJECT: WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE BUS STOPS

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council receive the “Wheelchair Accessible Bus Stops” report for information.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Concerns have been raised by, and on behalf of, persons with disabilities regarding theaccessibility of the bus stops within the Township of Langley.

Currently, the Township has 333 bus stops within its jurisdiction. There are other stops withinthe Township that are on roads within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation. Thereare also routes in close proximity to the Township that have stops within the City of Langley andCity of Surrey.

Of the 333 bus stops within the Township, 134 are designated as wheelchair accessible byCoast Mountain Bus Company and TransLink. With funding from the Transit Related RoadInfrastructure Program (TRRIP) program, the Township has been able to upgrade 42 bus stops

in the years 2007 and 2008 with plans for an additional 25 locations to be upgraded in the fall of 2009. As part of its 2010 capital budget, the Transportation Engineering Department will berequesting $60,000 to match TransLink’s funding to continue the TRRIP program in 2010. Theimprovements in 2010 will include works to make more bus stops and sidewalk connections fullyaccessible.

The provision of Transit Shelters is also undertaken by the Township of Langley in partnershipwith Pattison Outdoor. The Township has a contract with Pattison Outdoor for the installation of Transit Shelters at their cost in exchange for exclusive rights to advertising at the shelters. Thecontract allows for the installation of 5 additional bus shelters per year, with a provision for theTownship being able to select some locations at its discretion. We are continuing to work withPattison Outdoor on the installation of additional shelters in the fall of 2009 including locations

on Fraser Highway in Aldergrove.PURPOSE:

To provide information regarding wheelchair accessible bus stops in the Township.

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WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE BUS STOPS Page 3 . . .

As part of the agreement, the shelters are installed at the cost of Pattison Outdoor. Inexchange, Pattison Outdoor has exclusive rights to advertising at all bus shelters in theTownship. The contract has a provision for the Township to use some of the advertising spacefor community needs. The contract allows provides the Township a portion of the advertisingrevenue. The advertising revenue received is typically put in the TRRIP program to allow for

further enhancements of transit facilities.

In 2008 the Township undertook the installation of Transit Shelters on 200 Street inBrookswood. In the fall of 2009, the Township is working with Pattison Outdoor to arrange for the installation of Transit Shelters along Fraser Highway and in Aldergrove, such asFraser Highway at 272 Street and Fraser Highway at 248 Street. Staff will continue to work withPattison Outdoor towards the installation of these additional shelters in 2009 as well thedevelopment of a plan for the installation of additional shelters in 2010.

Respectfully submitted,

Paul CordeiroMANAGER, TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERINGFor ENGINEERING DIVISION

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EAST LANGLEY WATER SUPPLY Page 2 . . .

BACKGROUND/HISTORY:

Aldergrove and Gloucester are supplied with potable water that comes from seven groundwater wells treated through sand filtration. The existing wells have insufficient capacity to meet peaksummer flows, as evidenced by this summer’s stage 3 water restrictions in the area. Further,

historical monitoring of groundwater levels has identified a significant downward trend,indicating the current rate of groundwater extraction is unsustainable. Studies completed in2005 showed the best way to provide increased capacity and increased redundancy is with theinstallation of a water supply from GVWD to Aldergrove via Murrayville.

Adequate water service to Aldergrove is identified as a requirement in the updated AldergroveCommunity Plan (Council Report 09-30). This project has been identified as the topinfrastructure priority for the Township of Langley, per the Special Meeting of Council onDecember 15, 2008.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

Currently, east Langley is using an average of 7000 m3 of water per day from groundwater, with

a peak summer volume of 12,000 m3

per day. A sustainable yield of 5000 m3

per day has beenestimated, leaving a potential long term shortfall ranging from 2000 to 7000 m3 per day. Theoperational plan has been to utilize existing infrastructure to maintain groundwater at asustainable level. The project will reduce the volume of water dependent upon the aquifers andprovide a mechanism to purchase water from the GVWD to provide a safe and redundant water source.

Through the work of the Community Development Division, and specifically the Long RangePlanning Department, growth figures in the area to a horizon of 2051, have been estimated.These growth figures are being used to determine the long range water demands and supply for the Aldergrove/east Langley water supply.

Township staff has met with Metro Vancouver (MV) to confirm the water supply is available anda part of MV’s servicing plan, and also confirmed the location of the source of water for eastLangley is at the site of the current Willoughby booster station, at 204 Street and 73A Avenue.

The Engineering Division and the Township’s consultant, AECOM, have determined theinfrastructure required and three potential alignments for the pipeworks to supply water to EastLangley, shown on Attachment A. The project will include:

• 14km to 18km of trunk water main, depending on the route selected;• a large booster pump station;• a new emergency storage reservoir, which can be deferred for 25 years;• redundancy connections to Milner, Murrayville, and Gloucester; and• allowance for future connections into Salmon River Uplands, including the small

municipal Tall Timbers and Acadia water systems.

A summary of the route options is in Table 1:

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Table 1 - Summary of Route Options

Route 164 Avenue

Route 252 Avenue

Route 3Fraser Highway

Initial Capital Cost $43.3M $37.5M $45.0MDeferred Capital (NPV) 5.0M 5.8M 6.9MTotal Capital Cost 48.3M 43.3M 51.9MEnergy Costs (NPV to 2051) 1.5M 1.9M 1.9MTotal NPV Cost $49.5M $45.2M $53.8MEnvironmental Impacts Long crossing of

Salmon River Shorter crossing of

Salmon River Minor

Land acquisition Utilizes existing roadallowances

ROW requiredbetween 224 Street

and 232 Street

Utilizes existingroad allowances

Advantages Least energy used Local servicing of SRU

Local servicing of Fraser Highway

corridor

Community Implications

Completion of this project will eliminate water servicing as an issue requiring resolution beforean updated Aldergrove Community Plan can be implemented. Depending on the routeselected, development pressures could increase in Salmon River Uplands or along the Fraser Highway corridor. Public input is requested to allow a decision on the alignment to be madewhich takes into account the public’s informed opinions.

Environmental Implications

Construction of the project will allow the Township to reduce the amount of groundwater extracted from the Aldergrove aquifer to sustainable levels. It could also allow for municipalwater service to more of the Salmon River Uplands, thus potentially reducing water extractionfrom the Hopington Aquifer.

Financial Implications

The Township has submitted a grant application to the Building Canada Fund for this project. Asignificant portion of the project has been identified in the Township’s DCC Program. Thisproject will be taken into consideration during preparation of the 2010-2013 Capital Plan.

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DCC Project ID Description AmountGL 21-21780000 56 Ave: 216 to 224 St: GVWD ** $1,050,000

1538 Construct Water Supply Trunk 5,000,000634 Watermain: 216 St [56 Ave to 65 Ave] 2,300,0001644 Trunk Watermain: 56 Ave [246 St to 252 St] 825,000

635 Watermain – Willoughby: 72 Ave [205 St to WBK Conn] 1,216,000617 Aldergrove Water Treatment Plant Expansion (no longer required due to source water constraints)

1,100,000

1658 System Improvements: Fraser Hwy [228 St to 244 St] 3,097,0003270 Water system preliminary design 5,000,0002692 Murrayville – New Water Source / Treatment 1,309,000625 Trunk Watermain [Aldergrove to SR Uplands] 9,848,000604 PRV Station [Wbk Connector / Crush Crescent] 131,000

Total Funds Identified $30,877,000 ** This component is included in the 2009 Water Utility Capital Budget.

TimelineAn accelerated/ambitious schedule could allow for the project to be completed by summer 2012,as shown below:

Task Completion DatePublic Consultation October 2009Preliminary Design – Finalize pipe alignment Fall 2009Detailed Design Willoughby to Murrayville Summer 2010

Murrayville to East Langley Spring 2011Construction Willoughby to Murrayville Summer 2011

Murrayville to East Langley Summer 2012

Respectfully submitted,

Dave McCormickUTILITIES PLANNING ENGINEERfor ENGINEERING DIVISION

This report has been prepared in consultation with the following listed departments.

CONCURRENCESDivision / Department Name

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT R. SEIFIFINANCE DIVISION D. SPARKS

ATTACHMENT A East Langley Water Supply Route Options

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SOUTH FRASER FAMILY COURT

AND YOUTH JUSTICE COMMITTEE

MINUTES

Of a meeting held on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at the City of White Rock,

15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, B.C. in the Boardroom at 8 a.m.

PRESENT Ms. Shirley Gust, ChairBarb Westlake, Vice ChairCllr. Mel KositskyCllr. Jack ArnoldCllr. Heather King

Ms. June BarrensMr. Ian TyzzerMs. Larissa HanssenMr. Fred WestMs. Barbara McNeil

NON-VOTING MEMBERS

Cst. Leisa Schaefer

STAFF

Ms. Tracey Arthur, City Clerk Ms. Lorraine Sym, Committee and Freedom of Information Clerk

ABSENT

Cllr. Barinder Rasode (voting)Mr. Raj Mehta (voting)Ms. Brenda Locke (voting)Mr. David Dryden (voting)Mr. Michael Jackstien (voting)Cllr. Helen Fathers (voting)

Cst. Janelle Canning (voting)Insp. Richard Konarski (voting)Ms. Barbara Norell (voting)Insp. D. Charna (non voting)Chief Supt. Fraser MacRae (non voting)

______________________________________________________________________________

Ms. Gust called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m.

1. AGENDA APPROVAL

It was moved and seconded;

THAT the South Fraser Family Court and Youth Justice Committee adopt the Agendafor its June 4, 2009 regular meeting as circulated.

CARRIED

2. PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was noted that Cllr. Jack Arnold should be listed as absent for the May 7, 2009 meeting.


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South Fraser Family Court Minutes of June 4, 2009F:\Records-Management\AdmLeg\0000-0999\0540 Council - Committees & Commissions\0540-20_Committes by Name\SFFC&YJC(formerly

JFCC)\2009\06_04\20090604 SFFCYJC Minutes.doc Page 2

THAT the Minutes of the South Fraser Family Court & Youth Justice Committeemeeting held on May 7, 2009 be adopted with the above noted change.

CARRIED

3. TERMS OF REFERENCE

(attachments include Revised Terms of Reference and Terms of Reference Explanatory Notes from Ian Tyzzer )

Mr. Tyzzer explained that his report on the revisions to the Terms of Reference is not complete,however he has re-written the Terms of Reference as every year new committee members havedifficulty understanding the role and the mandate of the committee as they are currently written.Mr. West explained that in the past new committee members frequently became frustrated withacting in an advisory capacity and not doing enough work, and the committee started looking atproviding services, which is not in the mandate of the committee.

Mr. Tyzzer then reviewed his suggested changes to the Terms of Reference and his reasons for

the suggested changes. The committee was advised that the Terms of Reference in 2004 wereadopted by all Councils, whereas the changes to the Terms of Reference made by the Committeeat their February 7, 2008 were not, therefore the 2004 Terms of Reference are “correct” andthese should be used as a starting point for the committee. Further changes to the 2004 Terms of Reference can be recommended, and these will be sent to the five member municipal Councilsfor adoption.

It was noted that the Attorney General mandates under the Provincial Court Act that allmunicipalities have a Family Court Committee, and that each Council creates a Terms of Reference for their respective family court committees.

Discussion ensued as to the difficulty of quorum being one half plus one of appointed members,and whether the committee could set the quorum at a lower number to facilitate meetings with areduced number of attendees.

Cllr. Kositsky advised that there are other committees that exist dealing with similar issues, forexample Concerned Citizens for Justice Reform and the Mayors Task Force on Crime, andrecommended that the Committee find out what these committees are working on in order to notduplicate efforts.

Further discussion was held regarding the Youth Criminal Act and how it affects the mandate of the committee, and it was noted that the Youth Criminal Justice Act came into effect after the

Family Court Committees were already established by the Attorney General under the ProvincialCourt Act, therefore does not change the committee’s mandate.

The committee discussed creating Secretary and Treasurer positions, and whether theseadditional positions are required or whether staff from municipalities are adequate help for thecommittee.

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THAT the committee revert to the 2004 Terms of Reference (ratified by all five membermunicipal Councils);

AND THAT the five member municipal Councils be requested to adopt a revision to theTerms of Reference to allow for the appointment of one Council member from each

municipality to the Committee with voting rights.

CARRIED

It was noted that the document containing the history of the changes to the Terms of Referencefrom 2004 onwards with details of Councils actions will be forwarded along with the aboverecommendation to explain why this recommendation was made.


THAT the Chair of the Committee draft a letter to the Attorney General asking for

clarification on the operations of Family Court Committees;

AND THAT the Mayors from the five member municipalities be requested to sign thisletter.

CARRIED

3. BUSINESS ARISING

a) Status of 2008 Annual Report and 2009 Committee Budget presented to five

municipalities for approval;

• Delta, Municipality of (June 22nd

)• Langley, City of (April 20th)

• Langley, Township of (July 6th)

• Surrey, City of (June 15th)

• White Rock, City of (June 15th)

This item was not discussed.

b) Updated 2009 Budget Request

(attachments include Proposed Budget 2009 Revised and Budget Notes 2009

Revised )

Ms. Gust explained that due to the committee having surplus funds from 2008, a new Updated2009 Budget was created, not requesting additional funds for 2009. Discussion ensued regardingreporting on how funds are spent, and it was noted that this information is included in the AnnualReport.

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THAT the Updated 2009 Budget Request of the South Fraser Family Court & YouthJustice Committee dated May 19, 2009 be adopted as circulated;

AND THAT the Updated 2009 Budget Request be forwarded to the Manager, FinancialServices, City of Surrey for distribution to member municipalities as a delegation request,

to appear on the dates that the Chair is attending to present the 2008 Annual Report.

CARRIED

It was clarified that the Briefing Notes will not be included in the 2009 Budget Request beingsent to Councils.

4. CORRESPONDENCE

a) Letter to Manager Financial Services, City of Surrey dated May 12, 2009

Re: Request for 2009 SFFC&YJ Committee 2009 Budget

b) Letter from the City of Langley dated May 13, 2009

Re: Resolution to Attorney General re Terms of Reference Change Request

5. COUNCILLORS/MUNICIPAL REPORTS

a) Delta, Municipality of

Cllr. King advised that she attended a seminar dealing with anxiety in youth hosted by the SurreySchool Board that was heavily attended. The Committee learned that many kids suffer fromanxiety which can create bullying behaviour.

It was noted that a successful program titled “Roots of Empathy” has faced a funding cutback impacting the work of the program, and it is hoped that financial support can be obtained so thatthe program can continue. Mr. West added that the problem of anxiety is rampant, and that OdenBooks has a good series of books that kids can read dealing with the subject.

Cllr. King advised that the City of Delta attempted to revise a firearms Bylaw to prohibit the useand sale of firearms, and further explained that non restrictive uses cover farmers and sporthunting, and the proposed Bylaw created a backlash for Delta.

b) Langley, City of

Mr. West advised that he has been requested to attend a working session with City of LangleyCouncil to advise them on recent activities that the Committee has undertaken.

It was noted that the Rotary Club has provided funding for counselors to work with the RCMP todo interventions by spending time with youth in parks.

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c) Langley, Township of

Cllr. Kositsky advised that a summit titled “Cities Fit for Children” is being held in Langley onOctober 22 – 23, 2009, with a registration cost of $175.00. Further details will be sent tocommittee members.

d) Surrey, City of

Mr. Tyzzer advised that he watched “Warrior Boyz”, a documentary that explores the issue of youth gang violence in the South Asian community in metro Vancouver, and recommended thatother Committee members see it if given the opportunity.

e) White Rock, City of

Ms. Barens explained that she has been traveling, therefore does not have a report for thismeeting.

6. COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS AND REFERRALS

7. SUB-COMMITTEE MONTHLY UPDATES

a) Current Family and Youth Justice Issues

b) Bullying

c) Youth Policing

d) Attorney General Liaison

It was noted that Mr. West will assist Michael Jackstein with his communications to Mr. ChrisBeresford from the Attorney General’s office.

e) Protection of Children Abusing Drugs

f) Community Courts and HUBS

It was noted that the Langley City Police Committee spent a day at the Vancouver Community

Court to see the court first-hand and how it operates.

g) Child and Youth Committee (June Barens)

Ms. Barens advised that the Child and Youth Committee is hosting a luncheon for their June 16th 2009 meeting, and will be unable to attend.

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h) Terms of Reference Review

This item was discussed under Item 3.

i) Increase Community Awareness of SFFC&YJC

j) Gangs

Mr. Tyzzer advised that he is donating a copy of the book “Gansta in the House” to the SouthFraser Family Court library for others to read.

8. COMMITTEE GOALS AND ACTIONS UPDATE

Ms. Westlake advised that there is a free conference on Wednesday June 24, 2009 on gangs, andwill provide the committee with further details on registration.

Ms. Gust requested that anyone attending a conference provide a written report for the

committee to share information gained. It was agreed that Ms. McNeil will provide a report onthe Youth Gangs and Guns symposium she attended on May 22, 2009 for the September 3, 2009meeting.

9. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

10. OTHER BUSINESS

a) Request for Business License Bylaw Amendment regarding Prohibition of

Sale of Drug Paraphernalia – June Barens

Cllr. Kositsky advised that local governments are not allowed to create Bylaws that deal withFederal Government or criminal offence issues, the issue must be dealt with by the police. Headded that this issue has been brought forward to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities forconsideration.

It was noted that the City of Langley requires that stores take ID from people selling to them, andprovide this information to the RCMP every night. Discussion ensued regarding the definition of drug paraphernalia, as much of the paraphernalia has multi uses and can not be considered drugparaphernalia until it is used for drug purposes.

b) Request for Criminal Checks For People Who Work With Youth Bylaw –

Barb Westlake

Cllr. King suggested that discussion be held with sports organizations to determine the effect thata Bylaw requiring criminal checks on their staff who work with youth could have on them.

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1. NEXT MEETING1

ommittee cancel the meeting on July 2, 2009, and if quired, the Chair call a special meeting

12. CLOSURE

The committee discussed the need to meet on July 2, 2009, and noted that there is no meeting inAugust of 2009. It was agreed that the cre

mittee minutes be sent to committee members prior to the Agendaeing sent to the committee.

he meeting closed at 10:20 a.m.

_________ ____________Shirley Gust, Chair

Committee & FOI Clerk

It was requested that draft comb

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_________________ ____________Lorraine Sym

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